One in eight people change their address in the course of a year, down slightly this decade compared to the previous decade. Two-thirds of moves are within in the same county. Renters are more likely to move than home owners.
The Better Business Bureau and American Moving & Storage Association offer this advice to those who are moving:
Check out the moving company. All interstate movers must be licensed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and are assigned a motor carrier number you can verify at www.protectyourmove.gov. Also, check out the mover’s number with the Better Business Bureau.
Get estimates. Only deal with movers who are willing to come to your home and offer a thorough estimate. Over-the-phone estimates are likely to be wildly wrong.
Know your rights as a consumer. Moving-related laws vary by state. Local law enforcement or the BBB can help consumers when moving companies fail to deliver on their promises.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (05/29/2010) and The Miami Herald (05/29/2010
Cynthia Rodriguez Licensed Sales Associate www.cynthiarodriguez.realpartner.com www.cynthiarodriguezonline.com www.cynthiarodriguez.listingbook.com cynthiarodriguezrealtor@gmail.com
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